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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,213.22, 52,783.74 and 15,488.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,213.22, 52,783.74 and 15,488.10 is: 23,216.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,213.22 : 52,783.74 = 15,488.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,213.22/52,783.74 = 15,488.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,213.22x = 52,783.74 × 15,488.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,213.22x = 817,519,843.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,519,843.49/35,213.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,216.28

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